Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 49.2% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $119,343 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Erie, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher